Texas · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bandera County, TX
12 community water systems serving Bandera County reported 0 lead and 251 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 369 of unknown material. The most are in City of Bandera.
5.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.8%
- Unknown 8.6%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Bandera County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BanderaBandera County | 0 | 244 | 0 | 23% |
| Medina Childrens HomeBandera County | 0 | 6 | 11 | 9.7% |
| Flying L PUDBandera County | 0 | 1 | 256 | 0.4% |
| Bridlegate SubdivisionBandera County | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0% |
| Latigo Ranch SubdivisionBandera County | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Lakewood WaterBandera County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Comanche CliffsBandera County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Elmwood EstatesBandera County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Blue Medina WaterBandera County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Lake Medina ShoresBandera County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bandera County FWSD 1Bandera County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bandera River Ranch 1Bandera County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Bandera County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bandera County reported 0 lead and 251 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 369 of unknown material.
Which Bandera County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Bandera (244), Medina Childrens Home (6), Flying L PUD (1).
How do I check my home in Bandera County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.